not just a shop product open call
Our not just a shop open call is now open for submissions from all current UAL students, graduates and alumni! not just a shop sells a wide range of gifts, cards and wrapping paper, exclusively made by UAL students and graduates. Makers can apply through one of two routes for the opportunity to be stocked in our online and retail shops.

Office and Showroom Assistant for The Design Archives

Salary £25,000 pro rata per annum (depending on experience)
Hours 24 hours (half hour for lunch) 9am to 5pm (3 days a week) - flexibility required.
Location The Design Archives, Worlds End Studios, 132-134 Lots Road, Chelsea, London SW10 0RJ
Closing Date 06 February 2026
Position Type Part Time
Advert expires on 06 February 2026

Main Duties

Admin & Sales:
• Sales enquiries via email, phone and within our multi brand showroom.
• Processing orders and raising invoices for domestic and export orders
• Record keeping, basic finance and reporting
• Managing purchase and sales ledgers
• Managing sampling and daily requests from customers.
• Stock taking
• Assisting the Showroom Manager.
• Help at trade shows when required.

Marketing:
• Liaising and supporting our external PR
• Input and upkeep of our marketing and social media activities

Skills and Experience Required

Requirements:
• Excellent administration skills and telephone manner with fluent spoken & written English
• Financial accounts experience
• Commercially minded
• Knowledge or experience in the interior soft furnishings industry.
• Good marketing, social media and graphic knowledge
• Great sales, communication and organisation skills with excellent attention to detail.
• A thorough knowledge of the Microsoft office package, particularly Excel.
• Experience of Gmail.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibility. We are committed to offering a working environment where everyone is valued and feels appreciated.